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Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

Oriental ExpressFirst · MuglerOriental Express2014 · ★ 4.18
Rule #5 MagneticSecond · Rule FragrancesRule #5 Magnetic★ 5.00
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Harmony pairing

Oriental Express × Rule #5 Magnetic

Powdery, woody and vanilla meets woody, citrus and aromatic. They share five accords and one note.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Oriental Express, blue is Rule #5 Magnetic. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Oriental ExpressRule #5 Magnetic
woodyboth
aromaticboth
warm spicyboth
fresh spicyboth
greenboth
powderyfirst
citrussecond
vanillafirst
ambersecond
earthysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Oriental Express
BasilBasilVanillaVanillaCarrot SeedsCarrot Seeds
In both
Sandalwood
Five shared accords:
woodyfresh spicyaromaticwarm spicygreen
Only in Rule #5 Magnetic
Pink PepperPink PepperBergamotBergamotCardamomCardamomLemonLemonLimeLimeCognacCognacMelonMelonMintMintRumRumPatchouliPatchouliVetiverVetiverAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Light over deepRule #5 Magnetic brings citrus and aromatic; Oriental Express brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Oriental Express in fall and winter and Rule #5 Magnetic in spring and summer. Together they may suit the months in between.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • An unusual mixVanilla and citrus are often kept apart. Try it on skin before committing.
  • One will leadRule #5 Magnetic is voted eternal and enormous; Oriental Express long lasting and moderate. Expect Rule #5 Magnetic to lead and Oriental Express to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Rule #5 Magnetic, two of Oriental Express over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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